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• Re: Hot A/C Wire
  Historical mailing list - george jannini
  Sun, 22 Aug 2010 18:16:57 -0400
  ...The fusible link has been replaced with a 12 volt 50amp circuit breaker, connections appear clean and the insulation shows no indication of breaking...
• Re: Westy auxiliary battery s...
  Historical mailing list - David Garth
  Thu, 9 Feb 1995 07:21:19 -0800 (PST)
  ...The relay is an electric switch which connects them togther when it "sees" 12 volts from the ignition relay. Most experts say connecting lead...
• Re: 12 volt heater suggestions
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Sat, 9 Oct 1999 23:07:28 -0400
  At 18:30 10/9/99 , David Beierl wrote: >Well, if you want as much as a household room heater (5000 BTU/hr, roughly...
• Fuel pump stops.
  Historical mailing list - VWNut Hawk
  Tue, 2 Aug 2005 19:24:21 -0500
  ...I rigged up 12 Volts and powered the pump manually. It runs and the engine starts and runs. Any idea where to start looking...
• Re: engine dieing while AC on high--solved
  Historical mailing list - Robert Cardo
  Thu, 14 Jul 2005 12:28:41 -0500
  ...When the AC is on the high speed relay is on direct drive 12 volts, which is another large load on the electrical system...
• Re: 12 Volt + Wire Up Rear Pillar? (vent)
  Historical mailing list - MICHAEL H
  Mon, 18 Feb 2013 19:31:35 -0800
  ...COM Sent: Monday, February 18, 2013 8:57 PM Subject: Re: 12 Volt + Wire Up Rear Pillar? (vent) Flip off one meth addict and...
• Re: Coleman 12 volt/120 volt cooler for vanagon?
  Historical mailing list - Dave Baker
  Fri, 2 Feb 2001 10:27:44 -0600
  ...Coleman 12 volt/120 volt cooler for vanagon? > Hello from Atlanta Ga. I have seen Coleman Company's portable cooler at > Target Stores for...
• General questions about fridges in the westy
  Historical mailing list - Doug in Calif
  Mon, 18 Jul 2005 14:36:21 -0700
  ...The Sanyo has a freezer and only draws .9 amps or about 8-9 amps at 12 volts, I would only use it underway...
• Re: Differences between 82 and 83 turn signals?
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Sun, 12 Apr 2009 10:20:33 -0700
  Keep in mind that this test light blink test only verifies the opposite polarity functionality, namely the test light is on when the 12...
• Re: door chime/seat belt light anomaly
  Historical mailing list - george jannini
  Fri, 14 May 2010 14:52:38 -0400
  ...My "you left the lights on dummy" alarm is a 12 volt piezoelectric buzzer connected between fuse # 11 (wipers) and fuse #20 (license plate...
• Re: 12 volt outlet polarity?
  Historical mailing list - John Bange
  Thu, 4 Aug 2005 11:10:09 -0700
  > Wiring an extra 12volt outlet in the back this evening for my Electric > cooler. > > Does anyone off hand know the polarity in a 12volt...
• Re: Refrigerator lighting
  Historical mailing list - Leonard Sitongia
  Thu, 1 Sep 2011 06:38:58 -0600
  ...subject line 'refrigerator > lighting' .. > that it was about having a small 12 volt light inside the fridge so you can > see in there in...
• Re: Attn: Dometic Experts! - does the 12 volt function really work ?
  Historical mailing list - Richard Golen
  Wed, 23 Jul 2008 02:02:47 +0000
  ...Dometic Experts! - does the 12 volt function really work ? > To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM > > ( thanks for the google links and pics Neil...........but no...
• Re: Fridge Question - Maybe Aux. Batt. Related
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Fri, 29 Jul 2005 08:24:50 -0700
  In general the aux battery has nothing to do with running the 3 way fridge on 12 volts. These fridges only run on 12...
• Re: Attn: Dometic Experts! - does the 12 volt function really work ?
  Historical mailing list - Richard Golen
  Wed, 23 Jul 2008 02:02:47 +0000
  ...Dometic Experts! - does the 12 volt function really work ? > To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM > > ( thanks for the google links and pics Neil...........but no...
• Re: 12-volt LCD monitors for DVD?
  Historical mailing list - Clint Kolda
  Sat, 3 Mar 2007 14:41:25 -0800
  ...01:46 -0800 From: Robert Fisher <refisher@MCHSI.COM> Subject: Re: 12-volt LCD monitors for DVD? I guess I don't understand why...
• Re: Electrical Mods
  Historical mailing list - Werner Kenneth Hellmer
  Wed, 20 Apr 1994 08:22:17 -0500 (CDT)
  Derekdrew hat gesagt:> > Even a 100 amp heater at 12 volts is not enough to make much of a dent in the > heating system...
• gas heaters
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 4 Dec 1996 16:21:34 -0500 (EST)
  ...Eberspacher Esslingen/ Neckar 12 volt Made in West Germany writing on the ID tag is in German Both are in good shape and seem...
• Re: 12 volts in engine compartment
  Historical mailing list - Edward Maglott
  Sun, 3 Nov 2002 17:45:23 -0500
  At 11/3/02 11:00 AM, you wrote: >I p-mailed the original questioner, but I see now that others are >curious too...
• Re: Relaying Headlights
  Historical mailing list - Robert Steven Fish
  Sat, 2 Mar 2002 02:00:11 +0100
  ...The alternator output is limited to whatever the voltage reg is set at (13.8-14.4) not 12 volts. If you only read...
• Re: Remote Start Hookup - '88GL w/Manual Tranny
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 15 Dec 2013 13:51:36 -0500
  ...Thanks, Steve On Dec 14, 2013, at 3:53 PM, Scott Daniel wrote: > Basically you want to get 12 volts to the 'trigger terminal...
• Re: Refrigerator
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 14 Apr 94 16:12:17 EDT
  I get my refrigerator to work better with a little tiny air circulation Radio Shack 12 volt fan inside the refrige and a 2nd...
• Re: 12V fridge necessary?
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Tue, 14 Mar 2006 18:17:29 -0500
  With my aux battery setup, the fridge will run on 12 volts whether the engine is running or not. I'm thinking that I...
• Re: occasionally won't start.
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Fri, 25 Apr 2003 11:03:25 -0700
  ...It should be +12 volts at all times when the key is on, even when you turn the key all the way to start...
• Re: Fridge Not Working on A/C - Relay?
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Wed, 3 Jul 2013 22:24:03 -0400
  ...The relay under the driver's seat only controls DC operation and that is only to switch power to the 12 volt heater when...
• Re: 89 syncro westy backup 12 volt
  Historical mailing list - Bill Davidson
  Mon, 7 Aug 2000 08:32:50 -0700
  > SNIP "auxiliary batteries did not come stock on westies in the U.S." > > At the risk of being overly picky, GL westies did not...
• Re: understanding amp hours
  Historical mailing list - Bob Mac
  Thu, 22 Jun 2006 17:44:48 -0400
  If you really want to know, get the book called "managing 12 volts" I don't remember the author but a search of the...
• Re: electrical experts: voltage drop and the fridge theory.
  Historical mailing list - robert shawn feller
  Thu, 30 Mar 2006 22:54:31 -0500
  ...The Dometic RM182 fridge can work very well on the 12 volt setting but often tends not to for reasons that aren't its...
• Re: Help with 12v Dometic wiring
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Tue, 9 Jun 2009 19:00:21 -0700
  ...The ignition key switch does nothing to the > circuit except when in the far start position it puts 12 volts on the > relay "ground...
• Re: 12 Volt + Wire Up Rear Pillar? (vent)
  Historical mailing list - T Collins
  Tue, 19 Feb 2013 09:28:07 -0500
  ...http://www.harborfreight.com/automotive-motorcycle/accessory-lights/12-volt-halogen-vehicle-work-light-93904.html I mean for $7.99 it is hard...
• Re: Heat inside the camper.. No Carbon Monoxide detectors another option.
  Historical mailing list - Steve Williams
  Mon, 5 Jan 2015 05:54:39 -0800
  On 1/3/2015 10:27 PM, Dennis Haynes wrote: > For a permanent type installation with only 12 volt available. > > http://www.campingworld.com...
• Re: 12 volt X-Mas Lights!?
  Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
  Sat, 22 Dec 2007 08:15:29 -0800
  Yeah, I understand the San Francisco banned Santa's sleigh last year because the lights didn't meet their spec... On Dec 22, 2007...
• Re: Baffled - still no spark
  Historical mailing list - kenneth wilford
  Wed, 27 Feb 2019 10:55:23 -0500
  Does the coil have power? If it doesn't have over 12 volts, try running a wire from the alternator as a test ( if...
• Re: No current at FI injector plug - a repsonse
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sun, 31 Jan 2010 14:00:23 -0800
  ...check if 12 volts gets to pin 10 of the ecu. see how 12 volts goes through the 'air intake sensor' to other pins...
• Re: [Syncro] No Juice to ECU -87
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Sun, 8 Dec 2002 15:46:40 -0800
  ...Check for +12 volts on this stud. It should have +12 volts at all times. There is a common failure of these wires as...
• Cost Effective Video Solutions
  Historical mailing list - Larry Chase
  Sun, 5 Jan 2003 11:21:10 -0700
  ...Eliminate the converter and wire it directly to 12 volt. With this set up you can hook up any VCR, DVD Player, Antennae or...
• Re: 91(bus) dead on the freeway tech expertise needed !
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Wed, 28 Jan 2004 08:55:39 -0800
  ...You should have +12 volts or so whenever the key is turned to ant on position. There should be 0 volts with the key...
• Re: your favorite 12 V accessory
  Historical mailing list - Daniel L. Katz
  Sat, 17 Feb 2007 04:10:26 -0500
  ...On Fri, 16 Feb 2007 15:37:30 -0500, Geza Polony <gezapolony@SBCGLOBAL.NET> wrote: >I got one of those trucker's 12 volt...
• Re: Attn: Dometic Experts! - does the 12 volt function really work ?
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Tue, 22 Jul 2008 22:11:49 -0400
  At 09:50 PM 7/22/2008, Scott Daniel - Turbovans wrote: >but on 12 volts driving - only drove 30 minutes so perhaps that's...
• Re: Fuel pump or fuel relay malfunction?
  Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
  Tue, 17 Apr 2001 15:31:32 -0500
  ...or the fuel pump relay that is not > working? > > Thanks folks, > > Greg. > Check for 12 volts at the electrical connector at the fuel pump.
• Re: [no subject]
  Historical mailing list - Andrew
  Sun, 19 Jan 2003 09:11:59 -0800
  ...I checked the Red/ = >black wire at the starter solenoid and there is no 12 volt at that point. I= > went to the starter...
• Re: CDN Tire Inverter questions
  Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
  Sat, 23 Apr 2005 00:30:14 -0400
  ...Ohm's Law tells you that you are simply not going to get any significant electrically generated heat when starting off with only 12...
• Re: Remote Start Hookup - '88GL w/Manual Tranny
  Historical mailing list - JRodgers
  Sun, 15 Dec 2013 15:13:21 -0600
  ...3:53 PM, Scott Daniel wrote: > >> Basically you want to get 12 volts to the 'trigger terminal' on the >> starter solenoid. >> That terminal has...
• Re: Dometic rack hacks???
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Sun, 28 Jun 2015 00:11:11 -0400
  ...A 12 volt fridge freezer is on my wish list, but And now you know someone who has a set for sale. :) Yrs, d
• Re: Fwd: Re: Front Heater shutoff options
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Sat, 26 May 2012 14:56:02 -0400
  ...Does this mean it's >12 volt and could be directly wired into the van without an adapter? Yes, it is. Just have to...
• CAN't find it in the book
  Historical mailing list - Zoltan
  Tue, 30 May 2006 10:47:24 -0700
  ...I was specifically looking for writings on the operation of the fridge on electricity, 110 and 12 volts. But it does not work on...
• Re: The clock is still not going, despite ...
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Sun, 13 Apr 2008 22:53:28 -0400
  ...You're sure that 12 volts is getting to the clock and that the ground is a good one? Mike
• Re: Rooftop A/C Experiences 12 volt ac more seriously-Note
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 15 May 2011 15:06:03 -0400
  ...Rooftop A/C Experiences 12 volt ac more seriously-Note > Don't know about the Thermo King, but the Red Dot that I linked...
• Can I Set 13.6 volts at the Alternator?
  Historical mailing list - Derek Drew
  Wed, 14 Jul 2021 14:33:20 -0400
  ...But I noticed that on 12 volts with this setting the refrigerator gets SUPER cold in one of my syncro campers (a 91). It...
• Re: Air Conditioning and Westfalia Fridge
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 20 May 1997 17:43:35 EDT
  ...The 12 volt setting on the fridge is designed for maintaining an already cooled fridge, not for cooling down a warm one. Before leaving...
• Re: was: Overhead Westy light - aux battery wiring
  Historical mailing list - jon
  Thu, 29 Jun 2006 14:19:06 -0700
  Agreed, 12 volts is nowhere near enough to keep AGM (or otherwise) happy. Looks like running larger guage wire is the only solution. The...
• Re: LVC adding LED interior lighting
  Historical mailing list - Mark Drillock
  Tue, 18 Sep 2007 20:54:59 -0700
  I have been running nothing but 12 volt led outside lighting at my solar powered Baja getaway shack for a few years now. All...
• Re: 12 volt linear actuator
  Historical mailing list - Doug F
  Mon, 13 Feb 2006 17:15:05 -0800
  ...VANAGON.COM> Sent: Monday, February 13, 2006 4:55 PM Subject: 12 volt linear actuator Hello to the inexhaustibly intelligent list, I am looking...
• Dometic fridge problem solved
  Historical mailing list - Roger Brant
  Thu, 2 Jul 1998 23:24:02 -0700
  ...cool down on AC power, then I can maintain it on 12 volt while travelling. Thanks, everyone who wrote their experiences -- came in handy...
• Re: Broken Ground?
  Historical mailing list - Bill Davidson
  Wed, 21 Feb 2001 10:20:55 -0800
  ...Red wires are usually 12 volt + Ground wires are usually brown or black. You can use a volt meter on the wire to confirm...
• Re: Erratic Cold Idle
  Historical mailing list - Ken Lewis
  Wed, 18 Dec 2002 13:28:16 GMT
  ...It is easy to bench test, just hook up 12 volts and watch the passage close up. Takes a few minutes. This one was...
• Re: 12 Volt + Wire Up Rear Pillar? (vent)
  Historical mailing list - Robert Stevens
  Mon, 18 Feb 2013 17:18:04 -0700
  On Feb 18, 2013, at 5:09 PM, MICHAEL H <vwdash80@YAHOO.COM> wrote: I like the idea of a switched 3rd light for...
• Dissertation on electric blankets.
  Historical mailing list - Rachel Cogent
  Fri, 21 Sep 2001 18:55:38 -0600
  You would need an inverter because electric blankets normally run on 120 volts AC and your Westy is 12 volts DC. The resistance wire...
• Re: silver socket / aux. 12 volt outlets
  Historical mailing list - Thomas Myers
  Wed, 8 Feb 2006 10:32:59 -0500
  I put a 12 volt outdoor type socket underneath the rear cabinet by the engine cover. Works well and is tucked out of the...
• Re: Shore Power Using 12 System ??
  Historical mailing list - Doug F
  Mon, 2 Jan 2006 13:07:29 -0800
  ...The interior lighting, CD player and Sirius receiver are all on the van's 12 volt system and we did not use them. Question...